Someone did post having the same problem , if I remember correctly , it's the brake line for the rear on the right , something about it collapsing and that's the reason for the premature wear , they changed it and no more problems ......

Also try doing a search on "rear brakes" , lots of info , just in case it might be something else .....

Good luck

 

Has anyone else had issues with one rear brake pad wearing fast than the other? Thanks.

The parking brake is mechanically isolated and separate from the rear disk brake system, so it wouldn't be involved in premature pad wear - unless the rotor got so overheated (smoking hot) that it warped.

If replacing the hose segment doesn't do the trick, here's some simple things to check.

When you replaced the rear pads, did you clean off all the rust from the caliper bracket under the pad retainers, clean out all the old guide pin grease and replace the retainers, the springs, and the caliper pin boots? An inconspicuous thin layer of black iron oxide rust under retainers can cause pads to not retract properly.

Are you certain that the caliper guide pins haven't been reversed, top to bottom? The top ones have flats, the bottom ones are round, but they are the same diameter. "Packing" the caliper guide pin bores with grease can cause the guide pin without the flats to become locked in place, especially if if it's on top.

 

Hmm... I'll have to check the brake line but I think I was having this issue prior to getting the fluid flushed so I assume they would have caught/noticed it when I had it done.

As far as the calipers, I had the issue prior to removing them and re-greasing them last time. I made sure to clean out the old grease from the boot and off the caliper.

I'm going to jack it up tomorrow and take a look. Thanks for the info, I'll start there.

 

If you do a search, you will see that there are SEVERAL threads on the rear brakes. As psschmied said,
check the caliper pins. Next check and see if the piston is stuck, its a common problem.

Here are my rear brakes after only 25K miles, as you can see they look new.

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=940230

Here are just a few of the thread with several answers:

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70867

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70350

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62795

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50422

 

Rear brake sticking

I have a 2005 element ex and I replaced the pads and rotors and greased the slides and put antiseize under the shims. The driver's side rear brake randomly sticks. If you spit on the rim, it will boil. What should I do?

 

What should I do?

Welcome.
You should read ALL the posts above.
You should also enjoy your reading.

 

Welcome to the club. You may have the piston sticking in the caliper and if thats true you can rebuild it or get a rebuilt one. That would show with both pads wearing the same and if ether the inner or outer is wearing more then the other then its sticky sliders or pins.

 

Welcome to the club. You may have the piston sticking in the caliper and if thats true you can rebuild it or get a rebuilt one. That would show with both pads wearing the same and if ether the inner or outer is wearing more then the other then its sticky sliders or pins.

Recently my right rear caliper had it's piston seized in the bore and you're correct, both pads were worn exactly the same.

If it is the caliper you should replace both at the same time.

Are your referring to replacing calipers in pairs? If so there's really no need to replace the other caliper if it's functioning properly.

 

If it is the caliper you should replace both at the same time.

 

Well I'm curious to know how that works out for you.. Keep us informed.

 

Will do. ;-)